2. • Structure of paragraphs are like building something. In
order for it to stand on its own, it needs each piece to
work together.
Why is structure important?
3. Hook
Introduction of Title of stories and authors
Background Info for each story (1-2 sentences for
each)
Thesis Statement
Intro Structure
4. Topic/Argument Sentence
Reason # 1
Specific cited Text
Evidence
Explanation/Extensio
n/Connection of
Evidence to Reason
and Argument
Reason # 2
Specific cited Text
Evidence
Explanation/Extensio
n/Connection of
Evidence to Reason
and Argument
Body Paragraph Structure
5. Counterargument (why someone would say the OTHER story is more effective)
Specific cited Text
Evidence of the
Counterargument
Explanation of
Text Evidence
Rebuttal (Your response, from your perspective, to the counterargument – i.e. your
counterargument to the counterargument)
Counterargument
paragraph Structure
6. Restate Arguments and explain purpose of essay (not in a repetitive manner)
Summarize your topic
Reword your thesis “So What?” statement
Conclusion Structure
